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LNV 220M

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

10,754 mi
Last recorded10,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 220M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,754 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 10,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 10,471 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 10,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,425 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 10,414 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 10,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 9,724 miles

Fuel hose from tank to pump very heavily perished

Fail 5 Oct 2011 9,720 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fuel hose from tank to pump very heavily perished

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

slght play in both front kingpins

Pass 25 Jul 2009 9,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,239 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

handbrake near to end of reserve travel

Fail 4 Oct 2007 9,239 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

handbrake near to end of reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2006 9,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2005 8,700 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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LNV 220M is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LNV 220M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LNV 220M registered?

LNV 220M is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 31 October 1972.

Is LNV 220M safe to buy?

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